The American Academy of Pediatrics, Healthy Foster Care American Initiative, identifies mental and behavioral health as the “greatest unmet heath need for children and teens in foster care.” Children and youth in and from foster care can receive services from multiple agencies, including County Behavioral Health (each county has a 24/7 behavioral health access line), their school or school district, their Medi-Cal provider, and the Adoption Assistance Program (if applicable). Depending on your child’s needs, one or all agencies can provide the services. We encourage parents to pursue services through all agencies and continue advocating for the right services until the needs of their child are met.
Calm Kits – Mental Health Toolkits for Children & Families
Child Mind Institute – Video Resources for Families
Mental Health Issues Facing the Black Community
Parents & Caregivers for Wellness Training Presentations
Reducing Stress and Building Resilience for Caregivers
Reducing Stress and Building Resilience for Providers
Accessing Mental Health Services for Children
Understanding Trauma/Reparative Parenting
Bullying of Children and Adolescents
Supporting Parents in Advocating for their Child
Somewhere to Turn – Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Adoptive and Guardianship Families
Implementation Guides and Toolkits with great resources for families.
For Private Child Welfare Agencies
